The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3011 — Sacramentka Baba
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3011 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
For a baba about ¾ arshin high, beat 90 strained egg yolks until pale with 2 cups of sugar. Add 6 cups of flour, stirring continuously for a full hour.
Mix in 2 cups of thick yeast mixture and the zest of 1 lemon. Fill one-third of a mould; when the dough has risen to two-thirds of its height, bake in a hot oven for 1 hour. For six people use one-third of the quantities.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3011. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.